Song for Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor- Come On Katie Taylor- Corrigan Brothers
Corrigan Brothers, the band from Limerick Ireland who have reached seven million youtube hits with their International chart topper “There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama” release “Come on Katie Taylor” to celebrate the Irish Olympic Gold Medalist and world’s greatest Women’s boxer . Lead singer Ger Corrigan said “Katie is a wonderful boxing talent and all of […]
Hogan Announces New Water Safety Awareness Courses
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today (27 April 2012) announced the introduction of the “National Water Safety Awareness Award”. This is a series of courses aimed at workers who work in, on or near water. As well as a general course there are three site specific courses – […]
Hogan moves to strengthen Building Control System
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., has released new proposals for public consultation which will significantly strengthen the building control system with a view to ensuring that failings in building quality which have been a regular occurrence for homeowners and tenants in recent years will become a thing […]
Rathdowney Shopping Outlet to Close
The Rathdowney Shopping Outlet in County Laois will close in May, ten years after its launch as the first factory retail outlet in Ireland. In addition to six direct job losses, it is expected that the closure will also affect approximately 50 local jobs. The Rathdowney Shopping Outlet was once home to in excess […]
Political Participation: Under-Representation of Immigrants in Legislative Bodies
The parochial, constituency based approach of Irish politics excludes newcomers, resulting in the under-representation of immigrants in legislative bodies, i.e. The Seanad, Dail and local councils. Helena Clarke, Director of Public Affairs with The Integration Centre said, ‘the low levels of political participation among migrant communities should be of great concern to the Irish […]
Idle threats over house tax registration
Reports in the media that the government will use ESB data to identify those taking part in the mass boycott of the Household Tax show desperation by the government. Threats to deduct the money from people are similarly groundless. “The attempts to trawl around for this information prove the government will not be able to […]
Hogan calls on Local Authorities to support Succeed in Ireland initiative and to hold public meetings to raise awareness locally
Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan T.D. today, 12 March, 2012, launched the Succeed In Ireland initiative in the local authority sector. City and County Managers, Mayors and Chairpersons from local authorities around the country gathered in Kilkenny Castle to hear addresses by Minister Hogan; the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, […]
Portlaoise Rugby Club News 11th March
This Weekend Results : Home Team Score Away Team Score Clondalkin 1st’s 39 Portlaoise 1st’s 0 Clondalkin 2nd’s win Portlaoise 2nd’s Conceeded Portlaoise Ladies 28 Garda Ladies 3 This Weeks Matches Leinster League Sunday 11th March: No matches in League this week. Leinster VW Summer Camp Portlaoise RFC are host a Leinster VW Summer camp […]
IFA Issues Warning Not To Purchase Animals Of Unknown Origin
IFA President John Bryan has issued a strong warning that farmers should be extremely careful in protecting the health status of their herds and not to purchase animal of unknown origin. John Bryan said Irish farmers have invested heavily in raising the health status of the national herd. “The irresponsible actions of a few […]
Supporting Local business and networking with local tradespeople at Telfords
Telford’s are recognised as a leader in providing everything you need for your home both inside and out! And now they are inviting you from inside your home to inside of theirs! All local tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts are invited down to Telfords Branch, in Portlaoise on 16th March a full day of show display. […]